The Shadow Cabinet of Russell Findlay was formed on 8 October 2024, after the election of Russell Findlay as Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party on 27 September 2024. While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Findlay, as leader of the largest party not in government, acts as the Leader of the Opposition.
Findlay Shadow Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 Shadow Cabinet of Scotland | |
| 2024 – present | |
 | |
| Date formed | 8 October 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| Leader of the Opposition | Russell Findlay |
| Member party | |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 6th Scottish Parliament |
| Predecessor | Shadow Cabinet of Douglas Ross |
Background and formation
editFindlay won the 2024 Scottish Conservatives leadership election, succeeding Douglas Ross who stood down after the 2024 general election.[1][2]
Appointments to the Shadow Cabinet and frontbench were reported as being expected to be made after the Conservative party conference.[3][4] Rachael Hamilton was appointed the Deputy Leader on 28 September.[5] Findlay appointed his Shadow Cabinet on 8 October.[6][7] It was confirmed that Craig Hoy would continue as the party chair for an interim period.[8]
Shadow Cabinet (2024–present)
edit| Findlay Shadow Cabinet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Minister
Constituency |
Portfolio | Term | |
| Shadow Cabinet Secretaries | |||
| Russell Findlay
MSP for West Scotland |
Leader of the Scottish Conservatives | 2024–present | |
| Rachael Hamilton | Deputy Leader | 2024–present | |
| Craig Hoy
MSP for South Scotland |
Finance and Local Government | 2024–present | |
| Murdo Fraser | Business, Economy, Tourism and Culture | 2022–present | |
| Sandesh Gulhane | Health and Social Care | 2021–present | |
| Miles Briggs | Education and Skills | 2024–present | |
| Douglas Lumsden | Net Zero and Energy | 2022–present | |
| Liam Kerr | Justice | 2024–present | |
| Liz Smith | Social Security | 2024–present | |
| Meghan Gallacher
MSP for Central Scotland |
Housing | 2024–present | |
| Sue Webber | Transport | 2024–present | |
| Tim Eagle | Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing | 2024–present | |
| Alexander Burnett | Chief Whip | 2024–present | |
Junior shadow ministers
editReferences
edit- ^ "Russell Findlay replaces Douglas Ross as new leader of the Scottish Conservatives". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ Belam, Martin (2024-09-27). "Russell Findlay wins Scottish Conservative leadership election – UK politics live". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Russell Findlay elected as new Scottish Conservative leader". BBC News. 2024-09-27. Archived from the original on 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Former reporter Russell Findlay elected as leader of Scottish Tories". STV News. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Rachael Hamilton appointed Scottish Tory deputy leader". BBC News. 2024-09-28. Archived from the original on 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Russell Findlay Names New Top Team - Scottish Conservatives". www.scottishconservatives.com. 2024-10-08. Archived from the original on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Russell Findlay unveils new Scottish Tory top team - but no role for Douglas Ross". The Herald. 2024-10-08. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Russell Findlay announces new Scottish Tory frontbench". Holyrood Website. 2024-10-08. Archived from the original on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-09.